Baked Broccoli Cheese Balls
Delicious, gooey cheese and crisp-tender broccoli rolled into bite-sized balls—perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups broccoli florets (finely chopped)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 eggs
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Steam the finely chopped broccoli florets until tender-crisp, about 3-5 minutes. Let cool.
- Combine broccoli, breadcrumbs, both cheeses, eggs, and flour in a large bowl.
- Mix until everything binds together evenly.
- Roll the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Place the balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet, ensuring space between them.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown; broil for 1-2 minutes for extra crispness.
- Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
These can be made ahead and refrigerated before baking, and they freeze well too!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cheese balls
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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